ACADEMIC
ADVISING
What is Academic Advising? Academic advising is a collaborative process between you and your advisor. Your academic advisor is a professional staff member whose purpose is to help you get the most out of your college experience. Working closely with your advisor can help you set and achieve goals, connect with campus resources, and make responsible decisions consistent with your interests, goals, abilities, and degree requirements.
What can I expect from my advisor? • Care, respect, and support as you explore and define academic, career, and personal goals. • Assistance with academic planning that is consistent with your values, interests, and strengths. • Accurate information regarding academic requirements, University policies and procedures, and campus resources. • Guidance as you begin to understand the nature and purpose of higher education and your role as a student.
What is expected of me as a student? • Understand that you are ultimately responsible for creating your educational, life, and career plans. • Take the initiative to access, understand, and utilize campus resources to gather needed information and make informed decisions. • Maintain open and honest communication with your advisor. • Take responsibility for choices you make as a student and member of the University community.
What are my next steps? 1. Locate your Academic Advisor on your PAWS account. 2. Make the call and schedule an appointment. 3. Prepare for your advising appointment: • Read your academic advisement report on PAWS and create a plan of study. • Come to your appointment with questions, concerns, and ideas.
Academic Advising Offices Academic Opportunity Center
Honors College
African American Student Academic Services
Lubar School of Business
229-6657 BOL 170
229-5271 LUB N297 lubar.uwm.edu/ugradadvising
American Indian Student Services
Peck School of the Arts
229-5880 BOL 195 aiss.uwm.edu
229-4763 THR 120 psoaadvising.uwm.edu
College of Engineering & Applied Science
Pre-Law/Medicine/Health
229-4696 MIT 173 aoc.uwm.edu
229-4658 Honors House 154 honors.uwm.edu
229-4667 EMS E386 ceasadvising.uwm.edu
229-4654 HLT 142
College of Health Sciences
229-6156 BOL 183 rhc.uwm.edu
229-2758 MER 115 chsadvising.uwm.edu
College of Letters & Science 229-4654 HLT 142 letsciadvising.uwm.edu
College of Nursing 229-5047 CUN 135 nursing.uwm.edu
Global Studies/International Studies 229-6925/3042 GAR 111/113 globalstudiesadvising.uwm.edu internationalstudiesadvising.uwm.edu
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare 229-4852 END 1110 hbsswadvising.uwm.edu
Roberto Hernandez Center
School of Architecture & Urban Planning 229-4015 AUP 225
School of Education 229-4721 END 209 soeadvising.uwm.edu
School of Information Studies 229-4707 NWQ B 3550 soisadvising.uwm.edu
Southeast Asian Student Services 229-5282 BOL 160 southeastasianadvising.uwm.edu
Student Support Services Program 229-3756 MIT 135 sss.uwm.edu
Academic Advising Mission Statement The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee advising staff is dedicated to creating an atmosphere that fosters success. We are committed to quality academic advising in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive. Our programs and services are designed to help students develop decision-making skills that will empower them to take full advantage of their educational experience.
Campus Resources Career Development Center
Office of Undergraduate Research
Center for International Education
Panther Academic Support Services (tutoring)
229-4486 MEL 128 cdc.uwm.edu
229-3757 GAR 138 international.uwm.edu
Center for Student Involvement 229-5780 UNION 363 sao.uwm.edu
Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research 229-3161 UNION WG28 community.uwm.edu
229-2666 BOL 192 our.uwm.edu
229-3726 BOL 180 pass.uwm.edu
Student Accessibility Center 229-6287 MIT 112 sac.uwm.edu
Student Success Center 229-5385 BOL 120 ssc.uwm.edu
Dean of Students
Study Abroad
Financial Aid
UWM Libraries
International Student & Scholar Services
Writing Center
229-4632 MEL 118 dos.uwm.edu 229-4541 MEL 162 financialaid.uwm.edu 229-4846 GAR 138 international.uwm.edu
Military Education Benefits 229-6627 MEL 168A
229-5182 PER 166 studyabroad.uwm.edu 229-4785 Golda Meir Library libraries.uwm.edu 229-4339 CUR 127 writingcenter.uwm.edu